US Bridges

US 67 over Draw

Good

Pecos County, Texas · 5.00 MI SW of IH 10 · Structure no. 061860007503057

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,007
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 67 over Draw in Pecos County, Texas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 78 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,007 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,990 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

CarriesUS 67
CrossesDraw
Location5.00 MI SW of IH 10
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateTexas
Coordinates30.84389, -103.1078
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,007 (2022)
Projected traffic1,990 by 2033
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67 over Draw built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is US 67 over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does US 67 over Draw carry?

About 1,007 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Draw?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.